Emergency Department (Senior Medical Officer)

Emergency Department (Senior Medical Officer) The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department, consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability.

About Central Gippsland Health Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub‑regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire, located in the City of Sale. CGH provides acute care and a range of community‑based services across three campuses.

About the Department The Emergency Department includes 2 resus bays, 5 cubicles and 2 treatment rooms and is supported by Junior and Senior Medical Officers, FACEM, and nursing staff.

About the Role As a senior medical officer you will lead, teach and manage emergency medical services, ensuring high quality care and efficient operations.

Duties

Support senior management in prioritising patient need and operating efficiently to meet community needs.

Escalate operational issues that impact service provision and patient care to the Hospital Coordinator or Executive team.

Provide learning opportunities for junior medical staff and undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines.

Undertake performance appraisals at regular intervals as deemed fit by the Department Head.

Undertake appropriate credentialing for invasive and non‑invasive procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

MBBS or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

General Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for provisional or limited registration.

ACEM Non‑Accredited Trainees.

Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience.

Significant experience providing emergency medicine, including support and training of junior medical and clinical staff and undergraduate students.

Benefits

Salary packaging.

Employee Assistance Program.

Social Club.

No Agency Applications Accepted This position is not open to agency applicants.

Application Please attach your resume and cover letter, and include a statement addressing the selection criteria, qualifications, experience and leadership and technical capability requirements as outlined in the position description. All appointments are subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Equal Opportunity Statement At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive work environment. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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